The Dawson journal., 1887-02-24
SASSER DEPARTMENT.
Dir. ]. II. HAMMOND. EDITOR.

Dir. ]. II. HAMMOND, EDITOR.
DIED On Wednesday, the 10th inst, Mt
her home, three miles west of this place,
Mrs. J. II. Brim departed this life, and
her pure spirit was waited Oh the snowy
wings of angels to its eternal home. Mrs.
Erin was a daughter of Mr. 3. F. King.
She was a consistent member of the Prim-
live Baptist church, and very bright
Christian. Those who knew her best
loved her most. She leaves husband,
five little boys and great number of rela-
tivcs and friends to mourn her loss. The
gref-stricken ones have our profound sym
pathy.
Mrs Polly Butler died Oh the night of
tue 10th inst, at the home of her son, Mr..
A. j. Butler Mrs. Butler was very old,
being over 80 years Of age She had been
Il member of the Primitive Baptist church
for more than so years. Her death was
not unlocked for, as she had been confined
to her bed for several II onths with con-
sumption. Mrs. Butler was a very kind
and cOnsiderate old lady, and in her death
we feel almost like we had lost a near rcla
tive
Uncle Billie Hunter die at Mr. Martins,
in Randolph county. on Monday last, and
was buried in the village on Tuesday evon-
ing. Uncle Billie had been in bad health
for long time, ana his death was not IN
expected. Peace to his ashes.
Mr.. J. A. Carter, of this place, is at
present in a very critical condition. He
has been sick with some brain trouble for
the past several days Oas of his physl-
cial.s Informed Us this morning Tuesday,
that his chances for recovery were very
pc II, and that he was not expected to live
but short while. We hope, however,
that his physicians may be mistaken about
the prognNcis of his case, and tina. he may
yet recover.
This is the time of year that n great
many farmers calculate on bale to three
acres, at org cents per pound, buy goods
son space" at heavy prices, and make
general arrangements to 'come out" in
debt next fall.
We learn that the valentine party at Mr..
Jim Fosters was decided success. Thu
young people report stacks of fun. The
young lady who promised us the cake
failed to put in an appearance with the
aforesaid cake.
Several of the young people paid us a
visit on Sunday evening last, and we had
some most excellent sacred music. We
always enjoy theil visits and music, and
hereby invite them to call occasionally.
We want to say to Eide that we count
right and have plenty of good hygieniC
food, However. we are very thankful for
an occasional rabbit-or a rabbit OCCASION
ally.
Nearly every man in this section now
making calculations for the future, bases
said calculations on the Columbus and
/ Southern railroad.
1t was reported here on Monday last
that tnere was case Of measles in the vii.
lage, but the report was SION contraGicted,
much to our qualification.
The remembrance of past SORROWS
sweetens the joys o. the present, as does
the remembrance of past joys tighten the
burdens of the present.
Mr. Wesley d. Powell is in the village
again after an absence of several months
Glad to welcome you back, Wesley.
Miss Sallie Martin, of the upper part o.
the county, was in the village on Saturday
and Sunday, much to the delight of he
many friends.
Our young FRIEND John Sims, is one o
the cleverest of men. A fellow can't have
the blues while in his presence.
The farmers have no reason for com
planning of ''hard ground now, as VT
have had plentiful supply of rain,
The girls and boys down here are hav
ing fun trying to find out who wrote tina
valentine,
Tt,re is not near so much sickness il
this section at present as there was twr
weeks ago.
1t is our private opinion that the ALBANY
News and Advertiser is one Of the yer,
best papers published in Southwest Geor
gia.
| Mr. Virgins, we are sorry to state, ha
not yet fund his money (S450) which h,
lost a week or two ago.
still our hunters serely vexeth the fes
tive rabbit for his depredations on carl!
gardens and young oats.
We tussled with another fever for tive
or three days of last week. II Is anything
but pleasant TO be sick.
Our people are all exdtemen. over th'
prospects Of the Columbus and Southern
road.
Miss Matte Sims. who has been quit,
SICK for several days, is improving slowl,
at present
Mrs. Mallace,of Dougheny county, is Il
the village 'lalias her brother, MT. J. a
l-nsr.